This was an easy and enjoyable read; a 'chic-lit' romance but one I generally enjoyed even if it was predictable. And it was predictable.
I didn't like Effie at first, she was far too self-depreciating, which I do get was the point, but it was just a bit annoying initially. She improved (obviously) as the book went on and she learned to love herself; and at least some of her self-love came when the male lead wasn't around - even if it did need a man to set her off on this course of change.
Effie mentioned a love of the book Twilight in her youth, so it was rather annoying that she: hated herself; fell head over heels for a man she barely knew; had the man leave her; became depressed; found herself again; made a good friend who she tried to love but realised was best as a friend; had the male lead's sister phone her to tell her of a tragedy; think the love of her life was dead; but happily ever after ended up with the boy. HUM. Very Twilight-eque in itself if you ask me.
But, there was a cast of likeable side characters (Arthur and Toby), and there were some realistic and relatable moments. The writing was engaging and I did enjoy this read.
(I like the cover, it's pretty, but I don't understand why the seahorses are relevant - they are mentioned once, in passing, and in no relation to Theo, the male lead).
I didn't like Effie at first, she was far too self-depreciating, which I do get was the point, but it was just a bit annoying initially. She improved (obviously) as the book went on and she learned to love herself; and at least some of her self-love came when the male lead wasn't around - even if it did need a man to set her off on this course of change.
Effie mentioned a love of the book Twilight in her youth, so it was rather annoying that she: hated herself; fell head over heels for a man she barely knew; had the man leave her; became depressed; found herself again; made a good friend who she tried to love but realised was best as a friend; had the male lead's sister phone her to tell her of a tragedy; think the love of her life was dead; but happily ever after ended up with the boy. HUM. Very Twilight-eque in itself if you ask me.
But, there was a cast of likeable side characters (Arthur and Toby), and there were some realistic and relatable moments. The writing was engaging and I did enjoy this read.
(I like the cover, it's pretty, but I don't understand why the seahorses are relevant - they are mentioned once, in passing, and in no relation to Theo, the male lead).